I read the original script for leon and man, is it different. The professionals script transcript from the screenplay. Its good to see ya, lad close on leon s glasses, one of his yw, and his hands, whd. One of his neighbors, mathilda natalie portman, is a 12year old girl with family problems, one of which is that her father is a petty criminal. Leon script taken from a transcript of the screenplay andor the luc besson movie starring natalie portman. Finally, the the professionals script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the burt lancaster, jack palance, and lee marvin movie. Leaning against the wall facing leon is a huge doublebass case. With jean reno, gary oldman, natalie portman, danny aiello. The symbols that do appear in the movie, however, provide the viewer with information about the inner workings of leon. Supposedly, portmans parents had the director make changes to his script.
Leon script transcript from the screenplay andor luc besson. Morizios a big shot so its golta be done right yknow. Weve been strong advocates for the benefits of reading screenplays for a long time as its one of the simplest ways to learn how to write. This version is much more violent and the affective relation between leon and mathilda shows no more ambiguities. Besson wrote a script for a sequel, mathilda, but filming was delayed until portman was older. Leon script transcript from the screenplay andor luc. This is, by some comfortable margin, luc bessons best film. From the very start with his debut feature, the last battle, besson demonstrated a strong visual sense but it is safe to say that both script and performances have often been a little lacking. However i feel like im missing something here, not insulting the movie in anyway, but those of you who love the film, what about it makes you love it. Daily script movie scripts and movie screenplays movie. Leon was the first and only time that his movies have excelled in all three departments. Leon the professional movie script signed by jean reno. If you havent seen this movie, you owe it to yourself to purchase and watch it. Simplyscripts downloadable movie scripts, screenplays.
Abridged scripts are shortish screenplays for films that just cover the highlights think of them as cliffs notes for your favorite movies, except cliff is an asshole and thinks your favorite movie sucks. This is gary oldmans characters monologue from leon, the professional. Sunlight floods the park leonconcentrated firstly, you look. I heard that the original script was a lot more sexual, but a lot of this reads like fanfiction, so i cant tell. Leonthe professional script natalie portman scripts. The professional for the first time, having only seen the us theatrical cut previously, its almost like a completely different movie.
Rise of an empire 50 first dates 5050 a beautiful mind a cinderella story a clockwork orange a few good men a knights tale a lot like love a separation a streetcar named desire a walk to remember about time adaptation. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The professional is an englishlanguage french film written and directed by luc besson. Normal adolescent behavior by beth schacter 2007 november 4, 2005 shooting draft 169 kb pdf format imdb. The professional version 1 script from an original idea by luc besson. We open on a lovely shot up danny aiellos ugly mug in microscopic detail. But when his nextdoor neighbors are wiped out by a loosecannon dea agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12yearold mathilda.
The professional starring jean reno and natalie portman, which she says has a script with originality, a sound plot and meaningful characters. Tony, youve killed for us in the past, and weve always been satisfied, which is why its very hard for me to come down here today. The professional version 1 script az eredeti forgatokonyv. The professional 1994 original script 9gag has the best funny pics, gifs, videos, gaming, anime, manga, movie, tv, cosplay. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the professionals. The professional, titled leon in the uk and australia, is a 1994 englishlanguage french action thriller film written and directed by luc besson. She discovers that leon is a professional assassin, working for tony danny aiello, a mob kingpin based in little italy. If youre looking for the best screenplays to read youre in the right place. The professional 1994 has undergone cuts that create substantial differences between the film versions the original cut of the film, now considered the international version, the directors cut, or the long version, is. Downtown new york dm in tonys mostly deserted restaurant, a match lights and takes us from darkness. Leon jean reno, who takes her in with a certain reluctance. Luc besson and the disturbing true story behind leon.
This version is much more violent and the affective relation. Together and taken as a whole, the cast, the script, the setting, the professional manner in which this movie was filmed and carried out makes it one of the most entertaining, exciting, dramatic and heartbreaking movies ive ever seen. After leon steps out of the shower mathilda pours him a glass of milk and puts 20. Unlike other 1994 crime films pulp fiction, natural born killers, etc. The professional 1994 was a controversial film at the time of its release. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the professional near you.
Its good to see ya, lad close on leons glasses, one of his yw, and his hands, whd. The editing room has been around since 1998 and features over 900 abridged scripts for movies. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of leon. Leon and mathilda arrive on the roof of a building which.
Personally, i think the way it turned out is way better than the ending in the original script. Like many foreign made films, leon suffered from the inevitable editing for the dumbeddown american audience, but fortunately, the international version is widely available and the 25 critical minutes are restored to the film. Apparently, luc besson would keep telling jean reno you are fourteen years old when reno wasnt sure how to play a scene, but while the actor had to be. The beginning is identical to the movie, so we considered useless reporting it here. Movie talk the original leon script and its differences. I thought it was alright, i liked some of the scenery and i liked the performances from jean, natalie, and gary. The professional is a fairly straightforward narrative with little overt symbolism or subtext. Mathilda, a 12yearold girl, is reluctantly taken in by leon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. It stars jean reno, gary oldman, and natalie portman in her film debut. For the odd few who have yet to see the film it is. Discussion holy cow, those additional scenes add so much to the story, in particular the scene where leon tells matilda about his past love. Aloof jean reno alongside tiny punk natalie portman make a compelling duo in what has to be on the top of the list for actionthriller. Leon s eye moves and tony fidgets with his glass of wine. Crime 25th hour by david benioff april 30, 2001 draft script in pdf format host site daily script genres.
I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. The big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. Its from mathildas first rifle training scene that the original script is totally different from the movie. These are all the movies that natalie portman has acted in. Leon played by jean reno lives in new york and is a professional hit man.
One day, a drug kingpin, stansfield gary oldman, kills her entire family due to something her father did. Leon shakes his head afrirmatively and grabs his glass of milk. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. After her father, mother, older sister and little brother are killed by her fathers employers, the 12yearold daughter of an abject drug dealer is forced to take refuge in the apartment of a professional hitman who at her request teaches her the methods of his job so she can take her revenge on the corrupt dea agent who ruined her life by killing her beloved brother.
By original script, i dont mean the international version. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Finally, the leon script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the luc besson movie starring natalie portman. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protegee and learns the assassins trade.
When leon declines mathilda puts the gun to her head and pulls the trigger, but leon saves her by hitting the gun away and the bullet hits a lamp. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 79 produced by 5 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1. Leon, titled leon in the uk and australia and originally. The professional is about an italian killer living in new york jean reno who starts taking care of a girl named mathilda a very young.